Product Design & Innovation

About the Course

The Product Design & Innovation Course by SkillDzire provides comprehensive training in product design fundamentals, CAD modeling, prototyping, material selection, GD&T, DFM/DFMA, PLM, sustainability, and advanced generative design techniques. Gain hands-on experience with real-time projects and learn to create innovative, cost-effective, and manufacturable products from concept to completion.

End-to-end product design skills from concept to prototype

Hands-on experience with CAD, simulation, and prototyping tools

Master DFM, GD&T, PLM, and cost-effective design strategies

Industry-recognized SkillDzire certification & career guidance

Curriculum

Product Design Fundamentals

Introduction to Product Design & Innovation
Types of Products (Consumer, Industrial, Medical, etc.)
Design Thinking & User-Centered Design
Product Design Process Overview

CAD & Engineering Design

Basics of CAD Software (SolidWorks / Fusion 360 / Creo)
3D Modeling – Parts, Assemblies, Drawings
Drafting Standards & Dimensioning
Assembly Constraints, Exploded Views

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Principles of DFM for Machining, Injection Molding, Casting
Design Considerations for Assembly (DFA)
Design Constraints, Tolerances & Process Feasibility

Material Selection & GD&T

Types of Materials (Polymers, Metals, Composites)
Material Properties and Selection Criteria
Introduction to GD&T Symbols & Rules
Real-World GD&T Applications

CAE & Simulation Tools

Introduction to CAE: FEA, CFD, Thermal
Static Structural Analysis (Stress, Strain)
Modal & Thermal Analysis
Interpreting Simulation Results

Prototyping & Reverse Engineering

Rapid Prototyping Techniques (3D Printing, CNC, etc.)
Reverse Engineering Process
3D Scanning & Model Reconstruction

Ergonomics & Aesthetics in Design

Basics of Human Factors & Ergonomics
Visual Design: Form, Color, Texture
Emotional Design & Product Appeal

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) & Costing

Introduction to PLM & Stages of Lifecycle
Cost Estimation Methods in Product Design
BoM, Quotation & Cost Reduction Techniques

Intellectual Property (IP)

Introduction to IP, Patents, Trademarks
Patent Search, Filing Process
IP in Product Design Context

Hands-On Real-Time Exposure Tasks

DFMEA/PFMEA with Risk Priority Number Analysis
Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFMA) with Simulation-Driven Optimization
Advanced Stack-Up & Tolerance Analysis with GD&T in 3D CAD
New Product Costing & Value Engineering for Cost Reduction
Sustainable Product Development & Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)
Generative Design & Topology Optimization using CAD/CAE Tools
Product Design with Plastics, Composites, and Casting for Lightweight Applications
Additive Manufacturing for Rapid Prototyping & Customization (FDM, SLA, SLS, DMLS)
Packaging Automation & Smart Product Packaging (IoT, AR-enabled)
End-to-End New Product Development Plan with Digital Twin & PLM Integration

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Projects You Will Work On

Product Prototype Design

Design a functional prototype using CAD and 3D printing techniques.

Simulation & Analysis

Perform FEA/CFD simulations to validate product design under real-world conditions.

DFMA Optimization

Apply design for manufacturability and assembly principles for cost-effective production.

Student Testimonials

"This course helped me design my first product from concept to prototype with confidence."

- Priya Sharma

"Hands-on CAD, simulation, and prototyping tasks boosted my design skills significantly."

- Rajiv Menon

"SkillDzire’s Product Design program prepared me for real-world industry challenges."